Hamilton "Smitty" James Smith

December 20, 1931 - August 2, 2017

Hamilton "Smitty" James Smith, age 85, departed this life on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at his home in Prescott while on hospice. He was born December 20, 1931. Hamilton was born December 20, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Hamilton C. and Rose C. Smith. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1950 and Yavapai College in 1976. Hamilton joined the Arizona National Guard in Phoenix on February 1, 1949 and the regular United States Army on September 17, 1952 where he received an Honorable Discharge. Hamilton then rejoined the Arizona National Guard and came to Prescott in 1968 where he worked full time for the Guard until his retirement as Sergeant First Class in 1991. Smitty was in active ministry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church as a lector and Eucharistic Minister. As a member of St. Vincent de Paul, he was awarded the Jubilarian and Top Hat awards for his volunteer work in many positions over his 20 years of service. Hamilton is survived by his loving wife Carmen, his sons Henry Smith(Linda) and Alex Smith of Prescott, daughter Robin Ann Gettelman of San Diego, California, his brother Clifford William Smith of Goodyear. His sister Janet Newsom and brother Howard Smith of Phoenix preceded him in death. He leaves behind four grandchildren and three great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 150 Fleury St Prescott, AZ. Rosary at 1:00pm Funeral Mass at 1:30pm Final Committal service will be held following at 3:00pm at Prescott National Cemetery in Prescott. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Claretian Missionaries in California.